Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Birthday Giveaway

**Giveaway is now closed**

Hello my lovelies! I hope everyone is having a spectacular day today. Despite being at work I'm trying to make the best of it because today is my birthday. And to celebrate I'm going to give away a present to one of you! But before I get to the giveaway I have to share the fabulous "birthday" present I got from the super fabulous Nichole the other night during the LAMQG Home Goods Swap.

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Nichole made me the most amazing sewing machine cover from linen (Eek!!!). Oh I love it so! It's the perfect size to cover my little Janome.

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And check out the back! She, creatively, put a pocket along the backside. It's ingenious! I can put patterns or tools back there for safe keeping.

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She also totally spoiled me with a few extras that she threw in the mix. Check out the fabric and the sweet little pincushion she made for me. I have ideas for those square scraps!

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Nichole, thank you so much for my amazing swap goodies. I totally am in love with them! You're super talented and generous and I'm glad I got to meet you through this swap. I can't wait for the next meeting.

But I'm not the only one getting presents on my birthday. I want to spread the wealth so I went into my stash and pulled a bunch of scraps from a few of my latest projects to give to one lucky reader. These are big scraps, some measure close (but not quite) to a fat quarter. I think the smallest of the bunch are some long, thick strips. All are adequate enough cuts to do some damage. Since there was so much love for the Soul Crushing Table Runner I pulled out the biggest Amy Butler and Anna Maria Horner leftovers I had from that project. I also included some favorite fabrics from Ivy's Quilt including some Kate Spain, Patricia Bravo and Tula Pink.

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This could all be yours...

To enter the giveaway simply leave a comment and tell me your favorite way to spend your birthday. I'll leave the giveaway open until 12:00 PM (Noon) Pacific Time on Friday, May 6, 2011. International entries are welcome. And since I'm very close to hitting 100 followers, keep your eyes peeled for another giveaway coming up very soon! Good Luck!
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33 comments:

  1. NatalieMay 4, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Feliz Cumpleaños a ti (Happy Birthday to you)
    Feliz Cumpleaños a ti (Happy Birthday to you)
    Feliz Cumpleaños Hollie (Happy Birthday Hollie)
    Feliz Cumpleaños a ti (Happy Birthday to you)

    Queremos pastel (We want cake)
    Queremos Pastel (We want cake)
    Aunque sea un pedacito (Even though it's just a little piece)
    Queremos pastel (We want cake)

    Happy birthday my dear quilting buddy! I hope today is filled with wonderful memories of the past year and just one fabulous day of many to come in the following years!

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  2. MommarockMay 4, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    I would like to spend my birthday 1) Sleeping in.. 2) Watching movies while sewing.. and then 3) going out to dinner a nice cheeseburger and french fries would be delightful! Then when I get home 4) a bubblebath NICE N HOT! and then back to stitching for the evening and off to bed AHHHHHHHHHHH what a day!

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  3. NatalieMay 4, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    My favorite way to spend my birthday is by some large body of water, basking in the sun, drinking something sweet and cool, and reading a good book. Then I like to have a special dinner :)

    My favorite birthday was when I turned 23. I spent that week with my family down in Hilton Head and that night my brothers, sisters, and their significant others got a limo and took me out on the town in Savannah, GA, and we spent the night bar hopping by the river. It was fab!

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  4. robinMay 4, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Happy birthday!!! My favorite way to spend my birthday is to not cook, and must include time with my family. :) Especially precious if I can spend it with my Dad who lives 5 hours away.

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  5. Kelly IreneMay 4, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    ooo, happy birthday!! I hope you get to do lots of post-work celebrating! My favorite way to spend my birthday is at a restaurant for breakfast. I LOVE breakfast but with a hubby who works late, it's a real treat to get to go have pancakes with lemon curd and raspberry syrup....yum!
    Happy Birthday :)

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  6. nicholeMay 4, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    i'm so glad you like it. i way over-cut on the squares to make your cover, and i figured you'd be able to put them to good use! also, we share a birthday week! mine is saturday. happy birthday!

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  7. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Happy Birthday to you Hollie. Hope you're having an amazing day. Your swap goodies are beautiful. Lucky girl. My favorite way to spend my birthday is with family. We have super silly birthday parties and oh, of course carrot cake!

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  8. CaitlinMay 4, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Happy birthday! I'm 100% with Mommarock! I would love to get some extra sleep, sew uninterrupted with the tv on, and have a delicious cheeseburger and fries! High-five for that plan :)

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  9. MissyMay 4, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Happy happy birthday Hollie! I'd feel a little greedy if i won your giveaway since I just got the amazing Soul Crusher runner from you! But that being said, my ideal birthday involves sleeping in, spending the day with my boyfriend (Outside preferably), a massage, and a nice dinner w/ family/friends!
    Have a wonderful day!

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  10. Sujata ShahMay 4, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Hi Hollie!

    Happy Birthday!

    It is interesting that you ask this question.. My middle son was born on my birthday . Last year was my first year without him being at home.. that was sad and strange!
    Honestly, I love just working in the garden during the day and a nice dinner with my family..I like quiet celebrations:)

    Thanks for visiting my blog!

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  11. JennyMay 4, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    I'm your 100th follower! Congrats! Happy Birthday! My favorite way to spend my Birthday is going out with my Husband to Dinner and a Movie.

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  12. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Happy Birthday to you!!! I'm new to your blog and love your style and work!

    My perfect b-day definitely would not include work. I would spend it brunching, shopping, and enjoyig time with my family. Oh, and maybe some imbibing in a cocktail or two. Oh, and some late-night sewing after everyone went to sleep.

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  13. ReginaMay 4, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Nice presents you received! I would love to spend my birthday on a beach. I'm right smack in the middle of the year so it's usually perfect weather for it.

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  14. UnknownMay 4, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Happy Birthday, my favourite way to spend my birthday is surrounded by family. Although a few years ago my partner and I went to Go Ape, its a tree top rope ladder climbing, zip wire swinging playground for adults and it was terrifying and fantastic at the same time!

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  15. BekMay 4, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Happy Birthday Hollie!!!!!!!! My fave way to spend my birthday would be to go on a holiday with my family to a rempte beach cottage and spend time with them and sew in the peace and quite - i would not bring my phone or computer! haha.

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  16. Sarah CraigMay 4, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    My favorite way to spend my birthday? With my 3-year old granddaughter, who will sing happy birthday to me all day long, giving me hugs and kisses and telling me happy birthday (actually for weeks afterward - she really likes birthdays!)

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  17. The Crazy Life of the TosMay 4, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    My birthday usually lands over presidents day weekend and my work always has a youth conference over that weekend... so, I have enjoyed spending my birthday the last seven years with 500+ high schoolers! :)

    Happy birthday to you!!!!

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  18. JennyMay 4, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    as long as i am with my family, any birthday is fine....even #40 which is creeping up on me!!

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  19. TongMay 4, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Happy Birthday Hollie!! Hope you had a fabulous day and even more fabulous year to come! I love spending my birthday getting spoiled by my loved ones, haha, who wouldn't? Last year my fiance surprised me with a weekend trip to Niagara Falls, it was lovely =) And I just became a new follower, gonna go explore your lovely blog!

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  20. UnknownMay 4, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Happy Birthday! My favorite way to spend my birthday is with my family and doing something I've never done before with them. :) I hope you have had a wonderfully special day!!!

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  21. PhoebeMay 4, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    happy birthday!! my fave way to spend my birthday is by traveling somewhere wonderful.

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  22. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Happy Birthday! my favorite way to spend mine is a quiet evening with the hubs.

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  23. LisaTMay 5, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    I prefer a dinner out with the family and nothing fancy. If Im near a quilt shop, stopping by wouldn't hurt any! Thanks and Happy Birthday!

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  24. DebMay 5, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Congrats on your birthday - hope it was enjoyable. OH and to get those goodies with the Hope Valley and new fabric line, lucky you! My favorite thing for a birthday would be to go do lunch with my hubby. Birthday always falls around Thanksgiving, so it's usually celebrated at the same time..which is a little depressing. Enjoy your day!

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  25. Melissa @Lilac LaneMay 5, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Happy birthday Hollie! And happy 100 followers! I remember how long it took me to get there. I would LOVE to win this! What beautiful fabric taste you have.

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  26. MartinaMay 5, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Happy birthday to you! I love to spend my birthday with a breakfast outside in our lovely garden. As it is summer normally the weather is just nice!Thanks so much for this great give away!

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  27. CaliMay 6, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Happy Birthday! I like to spend my birthday doing something outside with my family. Like a nice picnic at a park or a little day hike.

    4allibaby at gmail dot com

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  28. The Riebeek FamilyMay 6, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    I love to spend it on a small vacay close to home with my husband and kids.

    michellehaskell at gmail dot com

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  29. christyMay 6, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    i love to go bowling and have cooking cake!! Every year!

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  30. Magpie ShiniesMay 6, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Drinks and lots of appetizers for dinner...and presents!

    Kimberlee at Magpie Shinies
    kimbahleigh666(at)gmail(dot)com

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  31. free indeedMay 6, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Probably too late to enter, but I love scraps soit is worth a try.
    I don't like being center stage for anything (has to do with my weight), so I just like simple things like going for a drive with my hubby or out to breakfast with a friend or one of the kids...

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  32. JelMay 6, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    i love to spend my birthday together with fmaily and friends :)

    P.S. I hope its not too late.. i really want to win these..

    punkme15 at gmail dot com

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  33. AshleyMay 6, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    My favorite way to spend my birthday is at Disney World!

    navybaby1113 (at) gmail (dot) com

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